next to
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Adjacent to, as in The car next to mine has a flat tire , [Late 1300s]
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Following in order or degree, as in Next to skiing, she likes hiking . [Early 1500s]
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Almost, practically, as in It's next to impossible to predict the outcome , or I earned next to nothing last year . [Second half of 1600s]
Example Sentences
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The “Charlie’s Angels” star proceeded to pose next to the petite kitchen, which comes complete with a stove and sink.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 8, 2026
But he might instead have asked to meet with them in an office setting, with a lawyer sitting next to him.
From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026
I take Joshua by the arm and we walk back towards our spot next to the circuit, where the drivers are just beginning to emerge for the start of qualifying.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026
The neighborhood next to Beverly Hills with offices, housing and a major shopping center “has great amenities in a very safe environment.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026
“Is that coffee?” she asked instead of answering my question, pointing at a pot on the small table next to me.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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